Bomb nearly hits Costa Rican ambassador in Washington
A bomb exploded near Costa Rican Ambassador Rodolfo Silva as he walked from the embassy to a car in Northwest Washington at 0:08 p.m. EDT. An anonymous caller, identifying as the Cuban Scorpion, claimed responsibility, saying the attack targeted those who recognize Cuba. Silva, 42, said he was unharmed and the blast caused only minor damage and powder on his clothes.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Rodolfo Silva
Miami
Scorpion
Cuba
Silva
Organization of American States
San Jose
Costa Rica
OAS
Accidents Reported In Bennington Friday Afternoon and Evening
Two traffic crashes were reported by Bennington police. At 12 15 p m Josephine Buzzell 73 of Regwood Drive Bennington and passenger E J Shea 78 of Coral Gables Fla sustained possible injuries when Buzzell s 1966 Oldsmobile was rear ended by George L Decoigne 47 of Bennington driving a 1966 Pontiac. Damage was extensive. At 7 40 p m in North Bennington Richard J Woodard 23 of Arlington collided with Phillip V Antonious 47 of Peekskill N Y causing 450 damage to Antonious vehicle. no injuries reported.
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Bennington
Josephine Buzzell
Regwood Drive
E.J. Shea
Coral Gables
Fla
George L. Decoigne
Buzzell
County Street
Bennington Potters Yard
Decoigne
North Bennington
Richard J. Woodard
Arlington
Phillip V. Antonious
Peekskill
N.Y
Antonious
Woodard
Correction Today Is July 19 and Weekend Salutation
Ed notes the dates in a backward sequence with July 19 as today and July 18 yesterday followed by July 20 tomorrow and July 21 Monday, closing with a friendly weekend wish.
Bennington Bicentennial Committee Plans 1976 Budget
The Bennington Bicentennial Steering Committee met at the library on Thursday July 17 to draft plans and a tentative 1976 budget. Chair Mab DuHamel presided while George Serrigo program director outlined ideas for greater community involvement and a reorganization. Existing 1975 items include bike paths mini parks a pictorial history Festival of Nations and Battle Day events with new projects like a Battle of Bennington reenactment a victory arch on Main Street and a train tour to Burlington.
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Bennington
Mab DuHamel
George Serrigo
Serrigo
MAUHS
Burlington
Jackson urges limits on federal state enforcement power
Jackson warned that federal regulation followed by state enforcement threats pervades federal state relations. He criticized OSHA and the Safe Drinking Water Act as states like Vermont may be forced to adopt, noting the cost and shifting administrative structures. He urged money, end to interbranch hostility, and strong public support to reform government processes.
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Islands
Jackson
Vermont
Rotary
Bennington Bicentennial Update And Address Details
Bennington residents hear updates on the bicentennial plans as the festival of nations at MAUHS on Aug 2 features ethnic performances and crafts. Bruce Parmenter seeks letters from friends via cadet address while funds exceed initial town allotment, with 4 dollars raised for every dollar funded.
Dinner Downtown hot meals for seniors at $1 or less
Bennington County Office on Aging through United Counseling Service offers a hot meals program at the new senior apartments the week of July 21. Meals cater by Paddy's Restaurant and home delivery by Putnam Memorial Hospital with special diets available. Reservations: call 442-8012 by 1 p.m. the day before. Menu items include roast veal, chicken, beef, meatballs, fish and sides.
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Paddy
Putnam Memorial Hospital
Bennington County
Refugees Enter Island Pond Meet Mixed Local Reaction
By Thursday over 100 residents had signed petitions to sponsor Vietnamese refugees. Most backed the effort, with few opposed, while fears of costs or prejudice were denied as unfounded. Sponsors include the Bresciani and Goldovitz families and Ernest Glenn. State officials said sponsorship relies on private groups and offered limited direct involvement. The Tua Han family faced uncertain arrival as townspeople voiced compassion amid a divisive debate.
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Tua Han
Bresciani
Joseph Handy
Handy
Island Pond
Amin orders destruction of South Africa at OAU meeting
Ugandan President Idi Amin opened an OAU session with a call for wide scale warfare to topple Pretoria, proposing a single African army and total economic isolation of South Africa. The conference admitted Mozambique Sao Tome and Principe Cape Verde and Comoros, bringing 46 members. Amin pledged forceful action, warned Vorster, and suggested a NATO similar army structure. A mock aerial attack plan was announced for entertainment at the gathering. The report also covers unrelated Vermont genealogical society bicentennial notes and contact details.
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Kampala
Uganda
UPI
Idi Amin
Organization of African Unity
South Africa
Amin
United Nations
Africa
Mozambique
Sao Tome and Principe
Cape Verde
Comoros
France
Tanzania
Zambia
Botswana
John) Vorster
Vorster
Black Africa
North Atlantic
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Dow
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Monument Plaza Shopping Center
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